Liverpool lost 2–1 away to Brighton & Hove Albion in Round 31 of the Premier League, marking their 10th league defeat of the 2025/26 season.
This result highlights what has been one of the poorest defensive campaigns by a reigning champion in recent seasons.
Liverpool struggled throughout the match, with Softfootball noting that the injury to Hugo Ekitike was pivotal. The absence of Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker also had an impact. However, the lineup fielded was still expected to secure a positive result.
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Top-four qualification is now under threat, with Liverpool continuing to concede goals and drop points. Ibrahima Konaté was not well positioned for the second goal, reflecting broader defensive issues. Overall, the performance was widely viewed as poor.
Here are some reactions from X
ѕαмℓιтє, who describes himself as an Entrepreneur, Tech Innovator, Football lover, commented:
Not the result we wanted, no hiding from that. But the fight was there from start to finish. We take the lessons, keep our heads up, and go again.
GalarixAslan claimed Liverpool had mocked players like Noa Lang and Victor Osimhen, while Ekitike is now ruled out for the season. His response read:
They mocked Noah Lang and Victor Osimhen, and Hugo Ekitike ended up ruled out for the season.
They tried to spin narratives around Ibrahima Konaté but ended up losing to Brighton & Hove Albion.
They said others couldn’t get up from the ground, but in the Brighton match they couldn’t even stay on their feet.
One of the most disappointing clubs in history
He also added:
When there’s an English referee, Slot struggles 😂
Another fan, Smart💡, stated:
Throughout the week, you kept fantasizing over the past.
I warned you at least 3 times that the focus should be on Brighton, but you wouldn’t stop.
Slot has shown us why he is Slot. Let’s see if you will spend all week posting about the loss 🤣”
𝑃𝑎’𝑠𝑘𝑎𝑙 also criticised Liverpool’s inconsistency:
From smashing poor Galatasaray to being tactical outplayed by Brighton.
How else can we define inconsistency 🤦
It looks super blurry right now for you guys
Overall, Brighton controlled large parts of the game. Although Liverpool found a way back into the match, the second half saw Brighton dominate and create multiple chances, with the potential to score even more.
As a result, pressure is mounting on manager Arne Slot, with questions now being raised following a series of disappointing performances.
